The Shaggs

Described by FZ as being "better than the Beatles"... he claimed their "Philosophy Of The World" (1969) was his third favourite album.

Dorothy Wiggin, Betty Wiggin (vocals, guitar); Helen Wiggin (drums); additional personnel: Rachel Wiggin (bass).

Quotes:

• "The Shaggs. Better than the Beatles - even today." - Frank Zappa
• "The Shaggs are like castaways on their own musical island." - Bonnie Raitt
• "... For me, one song about your real life is worth ten "professional" songs. The Shaggs convince me that they're the real thing when they sing." - Jonathan Richman
• "They bring my mind to a complete halt." - Carla Bley